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last updated:
9 September, 2024
Julianne Moore and Michelle Yeoh’s looks at the Bottega Veneta spring/summer 2025 show in September 2024 showed that leather – vegan or otherwise – is as popular as ever. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Leather is back, and not just for jackets – just look at Prada and Saint Laurent

Michelle Yeoh knows how to dress up or down in Bottega Veneta while Gaëlle Drevet’s leather looks for cool girl label The Frankie Shop have been worn by the likes of Hailey Bieber and Gigi Hadid.

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High jewellery collections find inspiration in whimsical childhood themes

Icons and Influencers

Q&A | Jeweller Pacharee marks 20 years of chic brand 3.1 Phillip Lim

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Black is back for jewellery: Louis Vuitton and more turn to the dark side

Black is back, with luxury brands and independent designers alike embracing onyx, black enamel and diamonds for a bold, edgy aesthetic.

The Eternal Dragon Collection by Chantal Shafie
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High time: it takes savoir faire to make a true haute joaillerie watch

Haute joaillerie timepieces blend watchmaking prowess with fine jewellery artistry, setting such exemplars apart from more everyday gem-set pieces.

Celebrity style

Why celebrities and brands alike have embraced the iconic camel coat

British brand Jaeger introduced coats made of camel hair in 1919, when wool was hard to come and today it is a wardrobe staple, which Max Mara creative director Ian Griffiths refreshes every season.

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New Chinese jewellery tells a story of heritage and style

Of emperors and dynasties – see how ancient jade and gold, dragons and cranes are used in eye-catching, new ways.

Dawn Atelier & Academy’s carved green jadeite necklace and earrings set. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

Why mixing metals is enjoying a comeback, from Cartier to Rolex and Bulgari

While not everyone is a fan of pairing different types of metals on their watches and jewellery, it allows the wearer to be more versatile in expression and attire.

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Timepieces for a sporty lifestyle, from Rolex, Omega and Richard Mille

Whether deep diving or in the boardroom, these tool watches are equally at home, with unique features and design elements suited to those with an active lifestyle.

Timepieces

Why meteorite dials are taking off … from Rolex to Omega

There’s growing fascination with these naturally patterned dials that offer a touch of cosmic elegance and exclusivity … Wimbledon champ Carlos Alcaraz is a fan too.

Meteorite dials during electroplating. Photo: Rolex
Timepieces

Mark Zuckerberg’s Hand Made 1 watch by Greubel Forsey just got a successor

Zuckerberg wore the Hand Made 1 in the video announcing Meta’s scrapping of its fact-checking; for Greubel Forsey, the Hand Made 2 is the next step in superior, innovative horology.

Mark Zuckerberg wore the Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1 in a recent announcement video. Photo: @zuck/Instagram; Handout
Louis Vuitton

Style shoot: 20 years on, Louis Vuitton gets back together with Murakami

LV logos and motifs on bags and other leather goods are once again given the Murakami treatment.

Celebrity style

Customised jewellery: Taylor Swift and Hailey Bieber drive the charms trend

Demand for customised jewellery pieces with personal significance to the wearer is stronger than ever.

Wellness

How to create an at-home glam room – just like Kylie Jenner

Once a lipstick pit stop, this is now a full-blown curated retreat with immaculate lighting, luxury trimmings and dedicated storage, where getting ready is a ritual.

Kylie Jenner opts for bold choice in her glam room decor. Photo: Handout
Celebrity style

5 of Keanu Reeves’ favourite timepieces, from Rolex to Carl F. Bucherer

The Matrix and John Wick star, and ‘internet boyfriend’, said to be worth US$380 million, made headlines last year when some of his stolen watches were recovered in Chile.

Keanu Reeves is known to be generous to his film crew – he’s even gifted them customised luxury watches. Photo: AFP
Architecture and design

The design trends to know for 2025

The Year of the Snake also brings opposing views in home decor this year.

Timepieces

5 Chinese New Year watches: exclusive Year of the Snake 2025 themed timepieces

Longines and IWC Schaffhausen have rolled out refined red liveries and subtle Year of the Snake badging for their more minimalist pieces.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: The new Chanel Coco Crush collection embodies freedom of spirit

Diamonds and rubies add new sparkle to Chanel’s playful designs in a collection inspired in part by brand founder Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s nickname.

Chanel’s Coco Crush collection is stylishly embodied by Blackpink’s Jennie. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

Time-only watches took the spotlight at GPHG, the ‘Oscars of watchmaking’

The 2024 GPHG saw a surge in interest for these ‘purist’ watches, with brands like H. Moser & Cie, Parmigiani Fleurier and Chopard highlighting the trend for ‘quiet luxury’.

High Jewellery

What does your birthstone mean? Show your personality with these gems

Take your garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond, emerald, pearl, peridot, opal, sapphire, ruby, turquoise or topaz birthstone up a notch with these luxury jewellery pieces.

Lunar New Year

9 Chinese New Year gifts: lucky luxury items

Other festively themed ideas include Birkenstock 1774 slides, Self-Portrait’s Acts Behind the Silver Screen collection, the Jellycat Cizi Snake, Lululemon bag and Lito earrings.

Eight Lunar New Year gifts, from fashions by Schiaparelli, Self-Portrait – modelled here by Hong Kong star, Carina Lau – and Chloé, to luxe accessories including watches. Photo: Self-Portrait and Feng Li
Wealth management

How to talk to your family about inheritance – 3 essential tips

It may be an awkward conversation but a crucial one so that conflict can be avoided, your heirs’ expectations aligned, and well-being boosted.

Communication with your heirs is paramount when it comes to family inheritances. Photo: Shutterstock
Asia travel

Why Amanpulo is the ultimate A-listers’ resort in the Philippines

On a private island that requires a private flight to reach, Amanpulo epitomises the best of the Aman brand, with a unique, secluded location and a simple approach to luxury.

Style Edit

Style Edit: BMW’s next gen X3 SUV redefines the premium mid-size category

The 3 new models feature sleek design, classic BMW touches and innovative features.

Special Report - Jewellery

Why the Paraiba tourmaline is jewellery’s rising star

Discovered in Brazil in the 80s, these stones are bringing new colour to high jewellery collections.

Boghossian Palace Voyages Taman Sari Flowing Droplets necklace and earrings. Photo: Handout
Celebrity style

How to Style like Emily in Paris star Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

Paris Texas snakeskin boots are the ideal edgy accessory to balance the otherwise pinstriped look.

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu poses before taking part in a SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversation for Emily In Paris at SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center in September 2024, in New York City. Photo: Getty Images
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Mechanical marvels: when watchmakers push horological boundaries

Luxury maisons showcase extreme engineering feats through their complex timepieces that include intricate designs and groundbreaking technology.

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Colour analysis in jewellery: how to choose gems to best suit your look

American designer Suzanne Caygill built on the 19th century foundations of seasonal colour theory in the 1980s and Vivian Seo, of Find Your Colour Hong Kong, continues that work today.

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